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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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